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      <title>City of Grand Rapids Hiring 75 Lifeguards, Offering Free Certification</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:30:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The City of GR is looking to hire 75 lifeguards and cover the $275 Red Cross certification.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-grand-rapids-hiring-lifeguards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Make the Most of This Snow! Grand Rapids Has New Free Sled Libraries</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The snowflakes are going to keep flying in West Michigan, so why not make the best of it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-mich-free-sled-libraries/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The snowflakes are going to keep flying in West Michigan, so why not make the best of it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-mich-free-sled-libraries/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Look Back at Grand Rapids in the Winter of 1978</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:36:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The city of Grand Rapids was the backdrop for a Hollywood movie back in 1978. See what the city looked like in February of that year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/a-look-back-at-grand-rapids-in-the-winter-of-1978/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The city of Grand Rapids was the backdrop for a Hollywood movie back in 1978. See what the city looked like in February of that year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/a-look-back-at-grand-rapids-in-the-winter-of-1978/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: August 19-21, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have a dozen events scheduled here in the West Michigan area. There will be a little bit of everything...music, quilts, beer, art, festivals, and dogs swimming! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-19-21-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a dozen events scheduled here in the West Michigan area. There will be a little bit of everything...music, quilts, beer, art, festivals, and dogs swimming! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-19-21-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Dream Job: Get Paid to Sit Around a Pool this Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:14:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You could become a lifeguard this summer at one of the City of Grand Rapids' three public pools. The job is open to anyone 15 years or older. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-dream-job-get-paid-to-sit-around-a-pool-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You could become a lifeguard this summer at one of the City of Grand Rapids&apos; three public pools. The job is open to anyone 15 years or older. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-dream-job-get-paid-to-sit-around-a-pool-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Remembering the Movie ‘Hardcore’ Filmed in Grand Rapids</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There have been many movies filmed in Grand Rapids, but possibly the most memorable one may have been 'Hardcore' back in 1979, staring George C. Scott. <a href="https://wgrd.com/remembering-the-movie-hardcore-filmed-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There have been many movies filmed in Grand Rapids, but possibly the most memorable one may have been &apos;Hardcore&apos; back in 1979, staring George C. Scott. <a href="https://wgrd.com/remembering-the-movie-hardcore-filmed-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:25:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the first day of spring coming up on Saturday, March 20th, many people will be heading to area parks to enjoy the nice weather. Now you will be able to access free Wi-Fi at some of the parks in the Grand Rapids area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-wi-fi-at-10-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the first day of spring coming up on Saturday, March 20th, many people will be heading to area parks to enjoy the nice weather. Now you will be able to access free Wi-Fi at some of the parks in the Grand Rapids area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-wi-fi-at-10-grand-rapids-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:54:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have a lot of outdoor, winter activities this first weekend of 2020. From skating at Rosa Parks Circle to a Winter West Festival at Richmond Park, and snowshoeing at Blandford Nature Center… get out and have some fun this winter. Indoor activities include a Bridal Show, a Model Railroad Show, Finding Your Roots, a show at the Planetarium, Comedy, the Symphony, and Basketball. A weekend full of fun things to do. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-january-3rd-5th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a lot of outdoor, winter activities this first weekend of 2020. From skating at Rosa Parks Circle to a Winter West Festival at Richmond Park, and snowshoeing at Blandford Nature Center&#x2026; get out and have some fun this winter. Indoor activities include a Bridal Show, a Model Railroad Show, Finding Your Roots, a show at the Planetarium, Comedy, the Symphony, and Basketball. A weekend full of fun things to do. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-january-3rd-5th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:33:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Getting ready for the holidays will probably be everyone’s main priority, but we all need a break. There are several things to do around West Michigan this weekend...from Christmas events, to outdoor activities, comedy, ice cream, and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-december-21st-23rd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting ready for the holidays will probably be everyone&#x2019;s main priority, but we all need a break. There are several things to do around West Michigan this weekend...from Christmas events, to outdoor activities, comedy, ice cream, and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-december-21st-23rd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: November 3rd-5th</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:47:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't forget to "Fall Back" this weekend. We officially go back one hour on Sunday morning at 2 am. Along with going around the house to set all your clocks, there are still plenty of other activities in the West Michigan area this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-november-3rd-5th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t forget to &quot;Fall Back&quot; this weekend. We officially go back one hour on Sunday morning at 2 am. Along with going around the house to set all your clocks, there are still plenty of other activities in the West Michigan area this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-november-3rd-5th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Parents of Four-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car While Sledding Ask Driver to Come Forward</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:50:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A 4-year-old boy is still recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car Saturday in Grand Rapids.
Gabriel Castillo, Jr., was sledding in Richmond Park when his sled changed course and he slid into neighboring Richmond Street NW. <a href="https://wgrd.com/parents-of-four-year-old-boy-hit-by-car-while-sledding-ask-driver-to-come-forward/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A 4-year-old boy is still recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car Saturday in Grand Rapids.
Gabriel Castillo, Jr.,&nbsp;was sledding in Richmond Park when his sled changed course and he slid into neighboring Richmond Street NW. <a href="https://wgrd.com/parents-of-four-year-old-boy-hit-by-car-while-sledding-ask-driver-to-come-forward/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>WGRD Pond Hockey Classic: Friday Night Lights</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:15:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Forty-five-teams. Five rinks. Three days over one weekend. One park in Grand Rapids.
That pretty much sums up the WGRD Pond Hockey Classic 2015, which opened Friday night under the lights. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-friday-night-lights/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Forty-five-teams. Five rinks. Three days over one weekend. One park in Grand Rapids.
That pretty much sums up the&nbsp;WGRD Pond Hockey Classic 2015, which opened Friday night under the lights. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-friday-night-lights/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>WGRD Pond Hockey Classic 2015</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:48:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[97.9 GRD Rocks will host the fourth annual WGRD Pond Hockey Classic, presented by Labatt Blue and Dematic.
More than 40 teams will play on the frozen surface at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids starting Friday night (Jan. 23) and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Division finals will be the afternoon of Jan. 25. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-rocks-richmond-park-january-23-25-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[97.9 GRD Rocks will host the fourth annual WGRD Pond Hockey Classic, presented by Labatt Blue and Dematic.
More than 40 teams will play on the frozen surface at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids starting Friday night (Jan. 23) and running through Sunday, Jan. 25. Division finals will be the afternoon of Jan. 25. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wgrd-pond-hockey-classic-2015-rocks-richmond-park-january-23-25-in-grand-rapids-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Rick Martinez/97.9 WGRD</media:description>
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      <title>Sunday is Your Last Chance to Sign Up for the 2015 Pond Hockey Classic!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:39:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yes, you read that title right! This coming Sunday is the final day to sign up for the WGRD Pond Hockey Classic at Richmond Hill Park!
If you were hesitating on signing up, this may be your last chance to hesitate! <a href="https://wgrd.com/sunday-is-your-last-chance-to-sign-up-for-the-2015-pond-hockey-classic/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yes, you read that title right! This coming Sunday is the final day to sign up for the WGRD Pond Hockey Classic at Richmond Hill Park!
If you were hesitating on signing up, this may be your last chance to hesitate! <a href="https://wgrd.com/sunday-is-your-last-chance-to-sign-up-for-the-2015-pond-hockey-classic/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Matt Conrad</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Richmond Park is Prepping Itself for Pond Hockey 2015</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:45:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been frickin' freezing out for the past couple of days hasn't it? I stood outside for maybe about 10 minutes and my earlobes were on fire from being cold! While for everyday life it sucks, but for Pond Hockey 2015, we couldn't ask for better weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/richmond-park-is-prepping-itself-for-pond-hockey-2015/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been frickin&apos; freezing out for the past couple of days hasn&apos;t it? I stood outside for maybe about 10 minutes and my earlobes were on fire from being cold! While for everyday life it sucks, but for Pond Hockey 2015, we couldn&apos;t ask for better weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/richmond-park-is-prepping-itself-for-pond-hockey-2015/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">(Metalhead Ned/WGRD)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I was never really into sports as a young kid. I enjoyed going outside, sledding on hills, throwing snowballs, etc. Even my immediate family are not really sports people, so I didn't grow up with it.
What I did grow up with, was video games, and Nintendo had the BEST sports game on the original NES. <a href="https://wgrd.com/metalhead-neds-first-hockey-experience-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was never really into sports as a young kid. I enjoyed going outside, sledding on hills, throwing snowballs, etc. Even my immediate family are not really sports people, so I didn&apos;t grow up with it.
What I did grow up with, was video games, and Nintendo had the BEST sports game on the original NES. <a href="https://wgrd.com/metalhead-neds-first-hockey-experience-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Nintendo</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ned]]></dc:creator>
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